8+ years in product management within AdTech, especially in streaming and programmatic CTV; linear TV experience preferred.
Strong background in programmatic platforms (DSPs) and media operations with a focus on scalable products.
6+ years of experience managing Product Managers, successfully developing talent and enhancing team effectiveness.
Track record of leading diverse, cross-functional teams through complex initiatives in engineering, design, and media operations.
Exceptional communication skills for articulating product vision and making tradeoff decisions to key stakeholders.
Deeply customer-centric, adept at defining product requirements based on real needs and delivering impactful solutions.
Hands-on experience leveraging AI to streamline AdTech workflows in scalable products.
Responsibilities
Lead and scale the product management team responsible for end-to-end media execution and intelligence.
Establish a clear product vision and roadmap reflecting advertiser needs and the evolving AdTech landscape.
Drive differentiation with AI-powered solutions, turning strategic vision into actionable outcomes.
Prioritize initiatives based on customer impact, business goals, and technical scalability.
Collaborate with engineering, design, and data teams to deliver high-quality platforms swiftly.
Work cross-functionally to ensure alignment and successful strategy execution from launch to adoption.
Stay ahead of industry trends to inform product strategy in CTV and programmatic TV.
Mentor and develop a high-performing team of Product Managers, focusing on accountability and career growth.
Benefits
Equity compensation for ownership in the company.
Health insurance for employees and dependents.
401K, FSA, and commuter benefits included.
$150 monthly spending account for wellness or other expenses.
$1,000 annual budget for continued education.
$500 Newbie Productivity Perk for new hires.
Unlimited PTO and sick days for a strong work-life balance.
Monthly wellness day off for overall wellbeing.
Snacks, drinks, and catered lunches in the office.
Team-building events fostering workplace camaraderie and culture.
Flexible hybrid work model requiring 2 days in-office per week.
Full Job Description
As Director of Product Management, Media Buying & Optimization, you will set the vision and lead the execution of Tatari's next generation of AI-powered media buying and self-serve platforms. You will own the product strategy end-to-end-shaping a roadmap that accelerates company growth, unlocks automation at scale, and solves complex customer problems across the TV and CTV ecosystem. Partnering closely with executive leadership, engineering, data science, and media teams, you will bring differentiated, reliable solutions to market while building and developing a high-performing product organization. Your success will be defined by your ability to translate deep AdTech expertise and AI innovation into durable platforms-and to grow strong product leaders who can scale with the business.
Responsibilities
Lead and scale the Product Management organization responsible for media execution and intelligence across streaming, programmatic, and direct TV-owning the function end-to-end
Set a clear, unified product vision and roadmap for CTV and TV buying that reflects deep understanding of advertiser, agency, and media operations workflows in a rapidly evolving AdTech landscape
Drive industry differentiation through AI-powered automation, optimization, and intelligence, translating vision into executable strategy and measurable outcomes
Own prioritization across initiatives, balancing customer impact, business goals, platform scalability, and technical investment to deliver differentiated TV buying capabilities at scale
Partner closely with Engineering, Data Science, and Design to deliver reliable, high-quality platforms while maintaining speed and execution rigor
Collaborate cross-functionally with Media Buying, Media Operations, Marketing, and Go-To-Market teams to ensure alignment from strategy through launch and adoption
Act as a subject-matter leader on CTV, programmatic TV, and media execution-staying ahead of industry trends, competitive offerings, and emerging AI technologies to shape Tatari's product strategy
Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Product Managers, fostering strong ownership, accountability, and clear career growth paths
Qualifications
8+ years of product management experience in AdTech, with deep expertise in streaming and programmatic CTV advertising; linear TV experience strongly preferred
Strong background in programmatic platforms (DSPs), media execution, and advertising operations, with the ability to translate complex workflows into scalable products
6+ years of people management experience leading Product Managers, with a proven record of developing talent, improving team effectiveness, and delivering results through others
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives across engineering, data science, design, and media operations teams with diverse skill sets and seniority levels
Exceptional communicator and influencer, capable of articulating product vision and roadmap tradeoffs to senior leadership, partners, and customers with clarity and conviction
Deeply customer-centric, with expertise in uncovering real customer needs, defining strong product requirements, and delivering solutions that create meaningful business and user impact
Proven partnership with Design to solve complex problems through research, prototyping, and high-quality user experience decisions
Passion for automation and AI-driven innovation, with practical experience applying AI to real-world AdTech workflows in a scalable, production-ready way
Pragmatic, execution-focused leader who thrives in fast-moving environments and balances innovation with operational excellence
Benefits
Total compensation ($200,000 - 250,000/Annually)
Equity compensation
Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents
